World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

Irving Falu #19 of Team Puerto Rico makes the throw to first during the semi-final game against Team Japan in the championship round of the 2013 World Baseball Classic on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California.

Irving Falu #19 of Team Puerto Rico makes the throw to first during the semi-final game against Team Japan in the championship round of the 2013 World Baseball Classic on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Alex Rios #51, Jesus Feliciano #13 and Angel Pagan #16 of Team Puerto Rico celebrate defeating Team Japan 3 to 1 in the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Alex Rios #51, Jesus Feliciano #13 and Angel Pagan #16 of Team Puerto Rico celebrate defeating Team Japan 3 to 1 in the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Alex Rios #51 of Puerto Rico is greeted by Mike Aviles #14 and the rest of the Puerto Rico team after he hit a two run home run that scored Aviles in the seventh inning of their game against Japan in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Alex Rios #51 of Puerto Rico is greeted by Mike Aviles #14 and the rest of the Puerto Rico team after he hit a two run home run that scored Aviles in the seventh inning of their game against Japan in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Pitcher J.C. Romero #32 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after getting Shinnosuke Abe #10 of Team Japan to ground out to second base for the third out of the bottom of the eighth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Pitcher J.C. Romero #32 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after getting Shinnosuke Abe #10 of Team Japan to ground out to second base for the third out of the bottom of the eighth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Pitcher J.C. Romero #32 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after getting Shinnosuke Abe #10 of Team Japan to ground out to second base for the third out of the bottom of the eighth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Pitcher J.C. Romero #32 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after getting Shinnosuke Abe #10 of Team Japan to ground out to second base for the third out of the bottom of the eighth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Jesus Feliciano #13 (L) and Angel Pagan #16 (R) of Team Puerto Rico celebrate defeating Team Japan 3 to 1 in the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Jesus Feliciano #13 (L) and Angel Pagan #16 (R) of Team Puerto Rico celebrate defeating Team Japan 3 to 1 in the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Jesus Feliciano #13 (L) and Angel Pagan #16 (R) of Team Puerto Rico celebrate defeating Team Japan 3 to 1 in the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Jesus Feliciano #13 (L) and Angel Pagan #16 (R) of Team Puerto Rico celebrate defeating Team Japan 3 to 1 in the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Major League Baseball's legend Orlando Cepeda from Puerto Rico with Japan's baseball great Sadaharu Oh on the pitchers mound before the start of the World Baseball Classic Semifinals game between Team Puerto Rico and Team Japan at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

Major League Baseball's legend Orlando Cepeda from Puerto Rico with Japan's baseball great Sadaharu Oh on the pitchers mound before the start of the World Baseball Classic Semifinals game between Team Puerto Rico and Team Japan at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Major League Baseball's legend Orlando Cepeda from Puerto Rico waves to the fans as he walks out to the mound with the ball for the ceremonial first pitch before the start of the World Baseball Classic Semifinals game between Team Puerto Rico and Team Japan at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

Major League Baseball's legend Orlando Cepeda from Puerto Rico waves to the fans as he walks out to the mound with the ball for the ceremonial first pitch before the start of the World Baseball Classic Semifinals game between Team Puerto Rico and Team Japan at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Japan's baseball great Sadaharu Oh throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of the World Baseball Classic Semifinals game between Team Puerto Rico and Team Japan at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

Japan's baseball great Sadaharu Oh throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of the World Baseball Classic Semifinals game between Team Puerto Rico and Team Japan at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Atsushi Nohmi #14 of Team Japan pitches against Team Puerto Rico during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

Atsushi Nohmi #14 of Team Japan pitches against Team Puerto Rico during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Shinnosuke Abe #6 of Team Japan shows his frustration after striking out swinging to end the six inning against Team Puerto Rico during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Shinnosuke Abe #6 of Team Japan shows his frustration after striking out swinging to end the six inning against Team Puerto Rico during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Angel Pagan #16 of Team Puerto Rico lets the ball get by him for a triple off the bat of Seiichi Uchikawa #24 of Team Japan (not pictured) in the six inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

Angel Pagan #16 of Team Puerto Rico lets the ball get by him for a triple off the bat of Seiichi Uchikawa #24 of Team Japan (not pictured) in the six inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Team Puerto Rico won the game 3-1.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Alex Rios #51 of Puerto Rico points to the bench after he hit a two run home run in the seventh inning of their game against Japan in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Alex Rios #51 of Puerto Rico points to the bench after he hit a two run home run in the seventh inning of their game against Japan in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

World Baseball Classic - Semifinals - Puerto Rico v Japan

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Irving Falu #19 of Team Puerto Rico points to his first baseman after throwing the Team Japan runner out sliding to the ground in the fifth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Irving Falu #19 of Team Puerto Rico points to his first baseman after throwing the Team Japan runner out sliding to the ground in the fifth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at AT&T Park on March 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

Irving Falu of Team Puerto Rico makes the throw to first during the... News PhotoAT&T Park,Baseball - Sport,Baseball Team,California,Championship,Competition Round,Game One,International Baseball,Irving Falu,Japan,Major League Baseball,Match - Sport,National Team,Puerto Rico,San Francisco - California,Semifinal Round,Sport,Stadium,Throwing,USA,Vertical,World Baseball ClassicPhotographer Michael ZagarisCollection: Major League Baseball 2013 World Baseball Classic, Inc.SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 17: Irving Falu #19 of Team Puerto Rico makes the throw to first during the semi-final game against Team Japan in the championship round of the 2013 World Baseball Classic on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images)